2. WHY DID I CHOOSE HORROR OUT OF ALL THE
OTHER POSSIBLE GENRES?
The reason as to why I have chosen Horror is that, after
seeing two different horror film scenes in class. Along with
that, I am in fact, interested in the genre itself as it can get the
audience hooked into the action quite quickly and cause
theories to pass by every audience member and cause them
to think more into the plot of the movie and create what they
believe to be the hidden story.
I have watched the opening scene to the movie “The Woman
In Black” and found many frightful and uncomforting props and
elements in the opening that I found I could use in my opening
sequence. However, I have decided I might not start off as
violently as The Woman In Black did as I feel I am not yet at
that particular skill level.
I am a huge fan of horror movies and know a lot about them,
even though I don’t particularly watch many at all.
I have had many creative Ideas for this genre of film, however,
some have yet to be finalized and judged.
3. WHAT DECISIONS FELT IMPORTANT?
After watching multiple film openings of different
types such as psychological horror and gore, I have
made a lot of my decisions based upon the
research conducted while gathering ideas for my
opening. I have decided that my opening will be
rather calm but with a some what eerie feel to it as
it hints towards possible future events in the
movie’s plot. I have decided to use the theme tune
from the movie “Dead Silence” and customize it to
my own liking and so that it fully fits the film’s genre
and target atmosphere.
4. WHAT IS THE CURRENT STATUS OF MY PRE
PRODUCTION WORK?
The current status of my pre production work is not too bad as
I have completed a lot of the required coursework needed and
the remaining ten pieces are about sixty percent done and can
be finished with ease. I must admit, I was rather confused at
certain moments, but I am pushing through. Some examples
of the work I have finished are:
My Production Journey - Part 1
Audience Theory
Prelim Task3 - Chase Sequence
Final Ideas
Media Studies Pre-Lim Task Feedback
Narrative theory presentation
Film/Series Opening Analysis
Prelim Task 1 - Match on action
Camera shot pre lim task
Mise En Scene Presentation
5. CHANGES OF MY DECISIONS IN PRE
PRODUCTION
A continuation of Decisions and Revisions
By Haaris Hussain
6. DECISIONS I HAVE REVISED/CHANGED FROM MY
INITIAL IDEAS TO WEEK 4 OF PRE PRODUCTION
In terms of actually filming my film opening, I have
decided to shoot it both inside and outside as it links
with the storyboard I have created.
The opening itself shall be shot in Falcon City as it fits
more to the type of housing and scenery I wanted to be
featured in the opening in the first place.
I have successfully chosen my actors and have the
equipment needed for making my film opening at my
house in an easily accessible area. I may buy new
equipment later on if needed and perhaps even get help
from friends if I feel the movie is lacking in terms of
background characters or in case I struggle to choose
one edit over the other.
7. WHY DID I CHANGE THE LOCATION AND WHAT
ELSE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE?
I have changed my previously planned filming
location (The Springs) to Falcon City due to the fact
that Falcon City has larger houses and a middle to
high class area which fits with the main character of
the film, Hana Morningrove.
My chosen actors are also subject to change as I
may find people who fit the role of a certain
character better than the current actor chosen to
play them.
8. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR ME TO KEEP REVIEWING
MY IDEAS DURING THE PRE PRODUCTION
PROCESS?
It’s very important for me to constantly review my
ideas during the pre production process as this
means my current ideas are still in development
and as soon as they go out of development we
want them to be solid ideas that can make this
horror movie work.
Along with this, It helps me adapt to my target
audience, I may complete a certain piece of
research and get a new idea which my audience
could be interested in.
During all the research, I shall end up getting fresh
creative ideas along the way.
